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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 5010 was launched within a month of the 6020 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5010 matches up vs the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus 6020

 5010 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus 5010

 6020 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6020

 5010 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 5010 versus the 6020.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and 6020.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Olympus 6020
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as mju 5010 mju Tough 6020
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $279